How to Talk to AI (and Get Better Results)

Summary

1. Introduction
2. Context
3. First Example
4. Second Example
5. Third Example
6. Conclusion

Introduction

This short article aims to help beginner and curious users understand a simple approach to using AI effectively.

First of all, I'm not an AI expert, just someone who's curious about it and wants to help others make use of it. I'm doing this for fun, but I hope it ends up being helpful to someone out there!

Context

Most sources emphasize that you need to provide context when asking AI questions to get accurate answers. However, what many don’t mention is that you can actually ask the AI itself what context or background information you should include to improve the quality of its response. This way, even if you’re unsure what details are relevant, the AI can guide you on how to frame your request for the best possible results.

First Example

No context

Prompt:

Generate a image of a japanese city

Result:

No context, generic prompt, generic result.

Second Example

Asking to AI

First Prompt:

I want to generate an image of Japan. What should I say to you?

First Result:

To generate an image of Japan, you just need to describe what you want to see in the image. Here are a few examples of prompts you could give me:

General:

• "Generate an image of Japan during cherry blossom season."
• "Create a scenic image of Mount Fuji at sunrise."
• "Show a street in Tokyo at night with neon signs and people walking."

More Specific Ideas:

• "A traditional Japanese village with wooden houses and a Shinto shrine in autumn."
• "A futuristic Tokyo skyline with flying cars and digital billboards."
• "A peaceful Japanese Zen garden with raked gravel and bonsai trees."
• "A snowy scene of a Japanese onsen (hot spring) in the mountains."

Optional Add-ons:

• You can also mention:
• Time of day (sunset, night, etc.)
• Season (spring, winter, etc.)
• Style (realistic, watercolor, anime, cyberpunk, etc.)

Just let me know what you have in mind—or I can suggest a few variations based on your interests!

Second Prompt:

A traditional Japanese city with wooden houses and a Shinto shrine during autumn, at sunset, in a realistic style.

Second Result:

Context, detailed prompt, detailed result.

Third Example

Asking to AI

First Prompt:

I want to cook something. How can you help me with that?

First Result:

Awesome! I can help you cook by:

• Suggesting recipes based on what ingredients you have.
• Guiding you step-by-step through a recipe.
• Offering cooking tips or substitutions if you’re missing something.
• Helping plan a menu or dietary preferences.
• Providing quick recipes if you’re short on time.

What kind of cooking are you in the mood for? Do you have any ingredients on hand or any cuisine you’re craving?

Second Prompt:

I have a few eggs, some meat, and rice

Second Result:

Nice! With eggs, meat, and rice, you’ve got a solid base for several tasty dishes. Here are a few ideas:

Fried Rice with Meat and Eggs
Quick, flavorful, and you can toss in veggies if you have any.

Meat and Egg Stir-fry with Rice
Cook the meat and scramble the eggs, serve over steamed rice.

Meat and Egg Rice Bowl
Cook the meat with seasonings, fry or scramble the eggs, and serve on top of rice with some sauce.

Stuffed Meat and Egg Omelet with Rice on the side
Make an omelet with scrambled eggs and cooked meat inside, served with rice.

Would you like a detailed recipe for any of these, or maybe something else? Also, what type of meat do you have? That can help me tailor the recipe better!

Conclusion

If you want better results but aren’t sure how to clearly explain what you need, don’t worry! You can simply ask the AI itself for guidance on the best way to approach your request. The AI can help you figure out how to phrase your question or what information to provide, making it easier to get accurate and useful responses. This way, even if you’re unsure where to start, the AI can guide you step-by-step toward getting the results you want.